MONTICELLO – Monticello Elks Lodge #1544 has installed a new slate of officers for the 2025-2026 Elk year. The Exalted Ruler is Elisabeth Bringle. The Leading Knight is David Welsch, Loyal Knight Julie Brennan, Lecturing Knight James Rodriguez, Esquire Ryan Walker, Inner Guard Josh Conlon, Treasurer Jim Gerrard II, Secretary Past Exalted Ruler (PER) Ronni Scannell and Chaplain PER Bob Linzer. The Lodge Trustees are: Past District Deputy Jim Sheerer, PER Mike Brennan, Sue Mapledoram, PER Brian Bock and Jennifer Petersen. Presiding over the ceremony was Past State President Phil Conaty. The following awards were announced by outgoing Exalted Ruler Jim Gerrard: The Elk of the Year is Peter Kunz and the Officer of the Year is outgoing Treasurer Sue Mapledoram. Recognized for outstanding service were: Past State Vice President Pete Scannell, PER Ronni Scannell and Terry Atkins. The Distinguished Citizenship Award goes to Kathy Kreiter. Kathy is the Program Administrator for the Sullivan County Federation for the Homeless. The Monticello Lodge supports local veterans, scouts, Little League and the Homeless Federation, as well as providing coats and gloves to elementary school children.